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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,480.72, 9,717.48 and 3,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,480.72, 9,717.48 and 3,015.36 is: 4,521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,480.72 : 9,717.48 = 3,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,480.72/9,717.48 = 3,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,480.72x = 9,717.48 × 3,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,480.72x = 29,301,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301,700.49/6,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.36

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